Dementia with Lewy bodies

Other useful organisations

Lewy Body Society

Charity that aims to raise awareness of DLB for the general public and educate those in the medical profession and decision-making positions about all aspects of the disease. They also support research into the disease.

Parkinson's UK

Charity that provides information, advice, support and publications for people with Parkinson's disease. They can put people in touch with their nearest branch, offering information, support and social contact for those with Parkinson's and their families.

More information and resources

Last reviewed: June 2016

Next review due: June 2019

Reviewed by: Dr Ian McKeith, Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, Campus for Ageing and Vitality, Newcastle University and Dr Zuzana Walker, Reader in Psychiatry of the Elderly, Division of Psychiatry, University College London.

This factsheet has also been reviewed by people affected by dementia. A list of sources is available on request.t from [email protected]